Windows
Windows
“WԻǷɲ,” the first release from Ƶ Media, embraces virtuosity, diversity and reflection, made possible in part by support from the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts.
The compilation features works by four contemporary composers performed by faculty artists in an eclectic program that binds together different genres, aesthetics, instrumentation and compositional styles.
Featured on the album are 's Hindustani-inspired quintet, “Khirkiyaan (Windows)” three transformations for brass quintet (2017); 's ode to friendship and adventure, Duo for violin and cello (2015); and a jazz-inspired trio by esteemed composer , Trio Toccata for oboe, bassoon and piano (2014). The album also presents the world premiere recording of 's new witty song cycle, “A Certain Age” for mezzo-soprano, bassoon, and piano (2023), featuring the whimsical and poignant poems of Judith Viorst (“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”), former U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan and Dorothy Parker.
“Windows” allows us to see a new future of contemporary classical music, expanding the genre and shining a light on today’s most exciting composers.